TV host Helen Skelton has a chaos at work and with her family - but she explains that is exactly how she planned it

She remains busy with TV work and it seems her life off screen is just as packed - but Helen Skelton wouldn’t have it any other way. And unsurprisingly going into 2026 after two decades on TV there are no signs of things changing for her.

“I think every year is a gift,” she says. “I’ve lost family really young – in their 20s – so I don’t take anything for granted. My dad’s 70 now and I’m really close to him, my mum and my brother. Nothing’s promised. So I’m big on saying yes – go for lunch, go away for the weekend, stay up late, have the pizza. Everyone gets so obsessed with resolutions – no sugar, early nights, herbal tea – but, honestly, laughter and time with your ma

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